Celebrate the flavors of fall by making these spiced pumpkin cookies that have a soft yet chewy texture with a bit of crunch from the addition of pecans and white chocolate chips. Cracking open a can of pumpkin puree is a commitment. Unless you’re planning to use the entire thing in a recipe, you’re often…
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Make toasted pumpkin seeds by baking raw seeds that have been lightly coated in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt for a crunchy, savory snack. In case you weren’t already aware, carving pumpkins is a lot of work. The older I get, the more I question whether it’s actually worth the effort. Then, without…
Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips
Try this chocolate chip pumpkin bread that has warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and is made healthier by using applesauce instead of oil. I tried. I really did. I wanted to wait until tomorrow—the first official day of fall—to go all out for the season, but I was too excited to hold back. The sights,…
A Few of My Favorite Things
Workouts Monday: Ran on the treadmill for 25 minutes, getting to 2.25 from what I can remember. I also did a 1 minute and 20 second plank for my plank challenge. Tuesday: Took an impromptu rest day but did a 1 minute and 30 second plank. Today: I’m thinking I’ll create another Tabata circuit workout because I really…
A Few of My Favorite Things
Today’s workout was a 16-mi run (time was 2:30). Movin’ on up in the mileage department! And my legs aren’t very thrilled, seeing as how tired they are now. ‘Twas a brisk 40 degrees during my run, and I’m actually starting to like that temperature. It requires a bit warmer clothing, but the air still feels…
